UAE announces official paid holiday on July 7

ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an official paid holiday on July 7, Sunday, across the country for private sector employees.

The holiday has been announced on the account of the start of the Islamic New Year, which is expected to commence from July 7.

“The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced that Sunday, 7th July, 2024 (1st Muharram), will be an official paid holiday for private sector companies in the UAE on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1446 AH,” read official press release.

The residents of the UAE is all set to get another holiday on the eve of birth of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).